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Division Procedures: <br />The Division shall review the complete Notice of Intent to Conduct Coal Exploration and shall make <br />a determination within two weeks of the filing of such complete Notice, whether the proposed <br />exploration will substantially disturb the natural land surface, and if so, whether the proposed <br />activity qualifies as coal exploration or surface coal mining operations. The Division shall <br />immediately notify; you in writing of its determination. The determination of substantial <br />disturbance shall include, but not be limited to, consideration of the performance standards listed in <br />Rule 4.21.4. If the Division determines that the proposed coal exploration activities will <br />substantially disturb the natural land surface, you must comply with Rule 4.21. (NOTE: If you feel <br />that the activities will substantially disturb the land, as "substantially disturb" is defined by Rule <br />1.04, you may attach or enclose your exploration and reclamation plan as it complies with Rule <br />4.21.). <br />2. If the Division determines that the proposed coal exploration activities qualify as surface coal <br />mining operations, the application shall be returned to the person with the written determination. <br />The person shall be informed of his rights to appeal such determinations and that conduct of any <br />activities included in the application are prohibited until a valid mining and reclamation permit is <br />obtained. <br />-5- <br />